Brecon Castle

Brecon Castle is a castle in the town of Brecon, Wales. It was built by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché in 1093, and was frequently assaulted by the Welsh in 13th and 15th centuries. The castle's ownership changed numerous times. It began falling into ruin when Henry VIII executed the last dukes of Buckingham, who at the time controlled the castle. It was renovated and made a hotel in the early 19th century.HistoryBernard de Neufmarché, William the Conqueror's brother, conquered Brycheiniog after killing Rhys ap Tewdwr at the battle of Brecon, which occurred around Easter 1093. The Normans subsequently invaded all of South Wales, defeating the local rulers. Bernard received the title of Lord of Brecon. He commenced the construction of the motte-and-bailey castle at Brecon in 1093, thereby creating the first stone castle in Wales. The stones were taken from the Roman town of Caer Badden. The castle was built at the merging point of the rivers Usk and Honddu, conferring the benefits of protection and hydropower for mills.